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NV03 ZXD

2003 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

76,051 mi
Last recorded76,051 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 ZXD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 76,051 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 74,726 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 72,210 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 72,210 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 67,307 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 67,303 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 65,027 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2019 61,808 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2018 58,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2017 55,111 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrims fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2017 55,091 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement brake caliper handbrake lever seized (3.5.1k)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrims fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 51,598 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play bottom (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 51,598 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play bottom (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 45,581 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2015 45,581 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 40,456 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 40,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 36,104 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 34,952 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 34,952 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 31,771 miles

both rear brake calipers mounting faces corroded causing mis-alignment

both rear brake discs corroded inner face pitted

both sides front suspension cylinders damp/slight weeping

spare tyre worn low

Fail 13 Jun 2011 31,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres sidewalls perrished

both rear brake calipers mounting faces corroded causing mis-alignment

both rear brake discs corroded inner face pitted

both sides front suspension cylinders damp/slight weeping

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

o/s/f tyre worn low/close to wear indicators

spare tyre worn low

Pass 3 Jun 2010 29,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight damage to the nearside mirror

Pass 10 Jun 2009 25,957 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 22,595 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 19,213 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 15,456 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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NV03 ZXD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 86,280 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV03 ZXD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NV03 ZXD registered?

NV03 ZXD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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